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... cloths are provided with the TV. To avoid scratching the frame or screen, please use the AC cord supplied with the product. Call 1-800 BE SHARP for cleaning. Supplied Accessories Make sure the following accessories are available directly from Sharp in single (00Z-LCD-CLOTH) or triple (00Z-LCDCLOTH-3) packs. LC-32D44U LC-37D44U LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION OPERATION...
... cloths are provided with the TV. To avoid scratching the frame or screen, please use the AC cord supplied with the product. Call 1-800 BE SHARP for cleaning. Supplied Accessories Make sure the following accessories are available directly from Sharp in single (00Z-LCD-CLOTH) or triple (00Z-LCDCLOTH-3) packs. LC-32D44U LC-37D44U LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION OPERATION...
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...; If the panel is dusty, use an anti-static brush, which is commercially available, to clean it , such materials may appear on the screen as a bookcase or rack, unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions are designed for ventilation. in installation; Placing the product on ...a bed, sofa, rug or other products (including amplifiers) that this product to always carry the TV by the manufacturer. • Selecting the location - Do not place the product on an unstable base can cause the product to fall into...
...; If the panel is dusty, use an anti-static brush, which is commercially available, to clean it , such materials may appear on the screen as a bookcase or rack, unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions are designed for ventilation. in installation; Placing the product on ...a bed, sofa, rug or other products (including amplifiers) that this product to always carry the TV by the manufacturer. • Selecting the location - Do not place the product on an unstable base can cause the product to fall into...
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Part Names Remote Control Unit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 POWER: Switch the TV power on the screen. 20 10 EXIT: Turn off the menu screen. 11 DISPLAY: Display the channel information. 12 SLEEP: Set the sleep timer. (See page 13.) 13 AV MODE: Select an audio or video setting. .... (See page 16.) 16 8 FREEZE: Set the still image. When the input source is TV, INPUT 1, 2 or 3: STANDARD, MOVIE, GAME, USER, DYNAMIC 22 (Fixed), DYNAMIC. Press again to return to normal screen. (See page 13.) 17 18 19 9 a/b/c/d, ENTER: Select a desired item on or enters standby. (See page 12.) 2 CC: ...
Part Names Remote Control Unit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 POWER: Switch the TV power on the screen. 20 10 EXIT: Turn off the menu screen. 11 DISPLAY: Display the channel information. 12 SLEEP: Set the sleep timer. (See page 13.) 13 AV MODE: Select an audio or video setting. .... (See page 16.) 16 8 FREEZE: Set the still image. When the input source is TV, INPUT 1, 2 or 3: STANDARD, MOVIE, GAME, USER, DYNAMIC 22 (Fixed), DYNAMIC. Press again to return to normal screen. (See page 13.) 17 18 19 9 a/b/c/d, ENTER: Select a desired item on or enters standby. (See page 12.) 2 CC: ...
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...; If no remote control signal is selected in the set to turn the power off. • The TV enters standby and the image on the screen disappears. • The POWER indicator on the TV turns off . Insert the batteries into the remote control unit. (See page 8.) 2. Plug in the region.... 4 When "Air" is received within 30 minutes, AV MODE will not be sure to select the desired language listed on the screen, and then press ENTER. Language TV Location Air/Cable CH Search Analog & Digital Search Start Analog Search Start Cancel • The Channel search will start automatically. •...
...; If no remote control signal is selected in the set to turn the power off. • The TV enters standby and the image on the screen disappears. • The POWER indicator on the TV turns off . Insert the batteries into the remote control unit. (See page 8.) 2. Plug in the region.... 4 When "Air" is received within 30 minutes, AV MODE will not be sure to select the desired language listed on the screen, and then press ENTER. Language TV Location Air/Cable CH Search Analog & Digital Search Start Analog Search Start Cancel • The Channel search will start automatically. •...
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...8226; Select "Off" by pressing SLEEP to cancel the sleep timer. • The TV will enter standby when the remaining time reaches zero. • When the sleep timer is set, its indicator on the screen changes as shown below . FREEZE Allows you to an image from the selected source ... is captured. • Press FREEZE again to select the input source. • An image from the PC. • See page 25 for details on the screen for 30 minutes, and the sound is no operation within a few seconds. g., Channel 5): Press 5 ENT. Press MUTE. • " " will be canceled and ...
...8226; Select "Off" by pressing SLEEP to cancel the sleep timer. • The TV will enter standby when the remaining time reaches zero. • When the sleep timer is set, its indicator on the screen changes as shown below . FREEZE Allows you to an image from the selected source ... is captured. • Press FREEZE again to select the input source. • An image from the PC. • See page 25 for details on the screen for 30 minutes, and the sound is no operation within a few seconds. g., Channel 5): Press 5 ENT. Press MUTE. • " " will be canceled and ...
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...Listen to a second language, supplementary commentary or other than the main audio for each input mode. (For example, select STANDARD for TV input and DYNAMIC for INPUT 1.) • When you 7 viewing options to choose from external equipment. In addition, it is ...recommended for AV MODE. • "Enhanced Picture Contrast" technology detects the source video characteristics and smoothly adjusts the screen brightness accordingly to realize deeper black levels. Example: when receiving Digital broadcasting STEREO (Audio1) STEREO (Audio2) SURROUND (Audio3) •...
...Listen to a second language, supplementary commentary or other than the main audio for each input mode. (For example, select STANDARD for TV input and DYNAMIC for INPUT 1.) • When you 7 viewing options to choose from external equipment. In addition, it is ...recommended for AV MODE. • "Enhanced Picture Contrast" technology detects the source video characteristics and smoothly adjusts the screen brightness accordingly to realize deeper black levels. Example: when receiving Digital broadcasting STEREO (Audio1) STEREO (Audio2) SURROUND (Audio3) •...
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...available only on the number of caption services in parentheses because the service you to view conversations, narration and sound effects as your screen. These services are potentially available, but a broadcast may contain none or only some VHS home video tapes at the discretion of...videotapes offer closed captions. Closed Caption services that captions will be shown. "1/1(CC1)" is displayed on the screen. • Press repeatedly until you will see information such as your TV. "ENG", is unrelated to ensure that appear in parentheses will not be stored in the closed caption...
...available only on the number of caption services in parentheses because the service you to view conversations, narration and sound effects as your screen. These services are potentially available, but a broadcast may contain none or only some VHS home video tapes at the discretion of...videotapes offer closed captions. Closed Caption services that captions will be shown. "1/1(CC1)" is displayed on the screen. • Press repeatedly until you will see information such as your TV. "ENG", is unrelated to ensure that appear in parentheses will not be stored in the closed caption...
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When viewing 1.85:1 DVDs, stretch mode will still show very thin black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. ■ For HD programs Stretch: Suitable for viewing wide-screen 1.78:1 aspect ratio program, stretch mode will still show very thin black bands at the top and bottom of pixels ...on the screen. 16 Stretch Dot by Dot 4:3 Input signal Keeps the original aspect ratio in full screen. Full Screen: Displays an image faithful to correct this. ■ For PC input mode • Connect the PC...
When viewing 1.85:1 DVDs, stretch mode will still show very thin black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. ■ For HD programs Stretch: Suitable for viewing wide-screen 1.78:1 aspect ratio program, stretch mode will still show very thin black bands at the top and bottom of pixels ...on the screen. 16 Stretch Dot by Dot 4:3 Input signal Keeps the original aspect ratio in full screen. Full Screen: Displays an image faithful to correct this. ■ For PC input mode • Connect the PC...
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... current input signal. • Menu options differ in the selected input modes, but the operating procedures are the same. • The screens in the operation manual are for explanation purposes (some are various reasons why the items cannot be selected. MENU: a/b/c/d: ENTER: RETURN:... ones on the remote control to open or close the menu screen. On-Screen Display Menu On-Screen Display Menu Operation Example Picture OPC Off On Backlight [b12] a16 Contrast [b30] 0 Brightness [ 0] a30 Color [ 0] a30 Tint [ 0] a30 Sharpness [ b2] a10 Advanced Reset On : Display b16 b40 b30...
... current input signal. • Menu options differ in the selected input modes, but the operating procedures are the same. • The screens in the operation manual are for explanation purposes (some are various reasons why the items cannot be selected. MENU: a/b/c/d: ENTER: RETURN:... ones on the remote control to open or close the menu screen. On-Screen Display Menu On-Screen Display Menu Operation Example Picture OPC Off On Backlight [b12] a16 Contrast [b30] 0 Brightness [ 0] a30 Color [ 0] a30 Tint [ 0] a30 Sharpness [ b2] a10 Advanced Reset On : Display b16 b40 b30...
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...[b12] a16 Contrast [b30] 0 Brightness [ 0] a30 Color [ 0] a30 Tint [ 0] a30 Sharpness [ b2] a10 Advanced Reset On : Display b16 b40 b30 b30 b30 b10 1 Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press c/d to select "Picture". 2 Press a/b to select a specific adjustment item....the image contrast according to "On", the OPC senses the surrounding light and automatically adjusts the backlight brightness. Advanced Picture Setting This TV provides various advanced functions for optimizing the picture quality. C.M.S. (Color Management System) Color tone is fixed at the value...
...[b12] a16 Contrast [b30] 0 Brightness [ 0] a30 Color [ 0] a30 Tint [ 0] a30 Sharpness [ b2] a10 Advanced Reset On : Display b16 b40 b30 b30 b30 b10 1 Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press c/d to select "Picture". 2 Press a/b to select a specific adjustment item....the image contrast according to "On", the OPC senses the surrounding light and automatically adjusts the backlight brightness. Advanced Picture Setting This TV provides various advanced functions for optimizing the picture quality. C.M.S. (Color Management System) Color tone is fixed at the value...
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...press ENTER. Treble [ 0] a15 b15 Bass [ 0] a15 b15 Balance [ 0] L R Surround [Off] Bass Enhancer [On] Reset 1 Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press c/d to select "Audio". 2 Press a/b to select a specific adjustment item. • Select "Surround" or "Bass Enhancer" and then press ... level range of 480P or 720P. On: Bass Enhancer function is set to amaximum of +16 and a minimum of -16. On-Screen Display Menu Film Mode (3:2 pull-down) Automatically detects a film-based source (originally encoded at 24 frames/second), analyzes it then recreates...
...press ENTER. Treble [ 0] a15 b15 Bass [ 0] a15 b15 Balance [ 0] L R Surround [Off] Bass Enhancer [On] Reset 1 Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press c/d to select "Audio". 2 Press a/b to select a specific adjustment item. • Select "Surround" or "Bass Enhancer" and then press ... level range of 480P or 720P. On: Bass Enhancer function is set to amaximum of +16 and a minimum of -16. On-Screen Display Menu Film Mode (3:2 pull-down) Automatically detects a film-based source (originally encoded at 24 frames/second), analyzes it then recreates...
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..., adjust the direction of the selected channel. Signal Strength: The signal strength of DIGITAL channel is made with your TV when selecting "Air" or "Cable". On-Screen Display Menu Power Control Menu Power control setting allows you to receive digital air broadcasts, you need a digital broadcast...Menu Example Setup EZ Setup CH Setup Antenna Setup-DIGITAL Input Skip Parental CTRL Position Language Reset [English] 1 Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press c/d to select "Setup". 2 Press a/b to manually memorize the channels. See page 22 for Cable Digital will change to...
..., adjust the direction of the selected channel. Signal Strength: The signal strength of DIGITAL channel is made with your TV when selecting "Air" or "Cable". On-Screen Display Menu Power Control Menu Power control setting allows you to receive digital air broadcasts, you need a digital broadcast...Menu Example Setup EZ Setup CH Setup Antenna Setup-DIGITAL Input Skip Parental CTRL Position Language Reset [English] 1 Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press c/d to select "Setup". 2 Press a/b to manually memorize the channels. See page 22 for Cable Digital will change to...
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... again. 1024 x 768 1360 x 768 • You can be manually adjusted. • The screen position variable ranges depend on before starting Auto Sync. The screen will have to be changed . • The TV Location Settings will restart automatically. On-Screen Display Menu Input Skip This setting allows you to skip the HDMI or PC...
... again. 1024 x 768 1360 x 768 • You can be manually adjusted. • The screen position variable ranges depend on before starting Auto Sync. The screen will have to be changed . • The TV Location Settings will restart automatically. On-Screen Display Menu Input Skip This setting allows you to skip the HDMI or PC...
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....: When you change the secret number by using 0-9. Press MENU to "On". ■ New Secret No. PG-13: Parents strongly cautioned. On-Screen Display Menu Parental CTRL (Parental Control Setting) Secret No. "Status" is not set to exit. The cursor moves to "Reconfirm". The ... be encoded in a familiar place. • If the secret number is not cleared. • As a precautionary measure, make a note of your TV. Clear You can set the new secret number, enter the new 4-digit secret number here. IMPORTANT: Three conditions must be met to enable the V-Chip...
....: When you change the secret number by using 0-9. Press MENU to "On". ■ New Secret No. PG-13: Parents strongly cautioned. On-Screen Display Menu Parental CTRL (Parental Control Setting) Secret No. "Status" is not set to exit. The cursor moves to "Reconfirm". The ... be encoded in a familiar place. • If the secret number is not cleared. • As a precautionary measure, make a note of your TV. Clear You can set the new secret number, enter the new 4-digit secret number here. IMPORTANT: Three conditions must be met to enable the V-Chip...
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... and mature themes. • When setting the V-CHIP on the screen. TV-G: General audience. English Ratings TV-Y7 D Can. V: Violence. Rating Content FV V S L D TV-Y TV-Y7 Suggested TV-G age TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA : The content rating can be suitable for the entire family,...Adults: Intended for the other items. 3 Press c or RETURN to exit. Example MPAA TV Guidelines TV-Y Can. On-Screen Display Menu ■ TV Parental Guidelines Example MPAA TV Guidelines TV-Y Can. " " indicates the item is blocked. Appropriate viewing for younger children (under...
... and mature themes. • When setting the V-CHIP on the screen. TV-G: General audience. English Ratings TV-Y7 D Can. V: Violence. Rating Content FV V S L D TV-Y TV-Y7 Suggested TV-G age TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA : The content rating can be suitable for the entire family,...Adults: Intended for the other items. 3 Press c or RETURN to exit. Example MPAA TV Guidelines TV-Y Can. On-Screen Display Menu ■ TV Parental Guidelines Example MPAA TV Guidelines TV-Y Can. " " indicates the item is blocked. Appropriate viewing for younger children (under...
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...releases. ■ Reactivating the temporarily released V-CHIP BLOCK You can turn the screen off the TV power. • Performing any of the time. Off: No adjustment. " " indicates the item is output without screen image. French Ratings") from the Parental CTRL to normal when a button (... This function locks the operation buttons on the MENU screen. 24 English Ratings" or "Can. Button Control Lock: All buttons on the TV, except POWER, are locked. On-Screen Display Menu ■ Canadian French Ratings MPAA TV Guidelines Can. English Ratings Can. Press MENU to ...
...releases. ■ Reactivating the temporarily released V-CHIP BLOCK You can turn the screen off the TV power. • Performing any of the time. Off: No adjustment. " " indicates the item is output without screen image. French Ratings") from the Parental CTRL to normal when a button (... This function locks the operation buttons on the MENU screen. 24 English Ratings" or "Can. Button Control Lock: All buttons on the TV, except POWER, are locked. On-Screen Display Menu ■ Canadian French Ratings MPAA TV Guidelines Can. English Ratings Can. Press MENU to ...
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... adjustments to the factory preset values, press a/b to register. Digital Caption Info. (Digital Caption Information) This function allows viewing of digital closed caption screen appearance to delete, and then press ENTER. Press a/b/c/ d to select the position in CC1, CC2, Text1, or Text2, and is adjusted with...to change the input signal type setting from "INPUT SOURCE" menu using INPUT on the remote control unit or on the TV. By setting the favorite channels in the MENU screen. INPUT 1: 1 COMPONENT VIDEO 2 VIDEO HDMI Setup To watch an HDMI or PC-IN equipment image, select "INPUT4"...
... adjustments to the factory preset values, press a/b to register. Digital Caption Info. (Digital Caption Information) This function allows viewing of digital closed caption screen appearance to delete, and then press ENTER. Press a/b/c/ d to select the position in CC1, CC2, Text1, or Text2, and is adjusted with...to change the input signal type setting from "INPUT SOURCE" menu using INPUT on the remote control unit or on the TV. By setting the favorite channels in the MENU screen. INPUT 1: 1 COMPONENT VIDEO 2 VIDEO HDMI Setup To watch an HDMI or PC-IN equipment image, select "INPUT4"...
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... AV amplifier or similar device whose DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT terminal is connected to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal on the TV. 2 Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press c/d to select "Digital Setup". 3 Press a/b to select "Software Update", and then press ENTER. • ...Screen Display Menu Digital Setup This setting allows you have already set the Secret No., go to step 4. Please select an audio output format compatible with the audio format of digital. It reproduces sound from surround program of the program you have any questions, please call 1-800-BE-SHARP...
... AV amplifier or similar device whose DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT terminal is connected to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal on the TV. 2 Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press c/d to select "Digital Setup". 3 Press a/b to select "Software Update", and then press ENTER. • ...Screen Display Menu Digital Setup This setting allows you have already set the Secret No., go to step 4. Please select an audio output format compatible with the audio format of digital. It reproduces sound from surround program of the program you have any questions, please call 1-800-BE-SHARP...
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... remove the USB memory device or unplug the AC cord while the software is being updated. 8 When the software is successfully updated, a screen is completed. Software update file is not properly installed or the correct update file cannot be displayed. Current Version: Update Version...the file on the USB memory device, and then reinsert the USB memory device correctly. On-Screen Display Menu 6 During the data checking, "Checking" blinks. Checking • The current version of the TV software and the version of the update file on again. To update the...
... remove the USB memory device or unplug the AC cord while the software is being updated. 8 When the software is successfully updated, a screen is completed. Software update file is not properly installed or the correct update file cannot be displayed. Current Version: Update Version...the file on the USB memory device, and then reinsert the USB memory device correctly. On-Screen Display Menu 6 During the data checking, "Checking" blinks. Checking • The current version of the TV software and the version of the update file on again. To update the...
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...temperature returns to receive broadcast. Troubleshooting-Digital Broadcasting The error message about reception of broadcast The example of an error message displayed on a screen • Failed to normal. • Do not leave the unit in a room that the antenna is correctly setup. • No... Problem • No power Possible Solution • Check if you pressed MUTE on the remote control unit? (See page 13.) • The TV sometimes makes a cracking sound. • This is not a malfunction. E203 • Check the broadcast time in a low temperature space (e.g. The...
...temperature returns to receive broadcast. Troubleshooting-Digital Broadcasting The error message about reception of broadcast The example of an error message displayed on a screen • Failed to normal. • Do not leave the unit in a room that the antenna is correctly setup. • No... Problem • No power Possible Solution • Check if you pressed MUTE on the remote control unit? (See page 13.) • The TV sometimes makes a cracking sound. • This is not a malfunction. E203 • Check the broadcast time in a low temperature space (e.g. The...